marijuana abuse

Contains a collection of alphabetically-organized entries about marijuana use in the United States and its impact on American society and popular culture. Highlights the health and physiological effects of marijuana use, and profiles famous people, organizations, and laws related to the history of marijuana. Includes a chronology, black-and-white photographs, and additional resources.

"Many teens think that pot is harmless because some states have legalized marijuana for medical and/or recreational purposes. This fact-based program emphasizes that legality is not the same thing as safety and details the risks of marijuana on mental and physical health. Clinicians talk about how the vast majority of their patients have been addicted to marijuana, and recovering addicts themselves vividly describe their struggles with addiction. Their stories illustrate how marijuana has affected their school and family lives, their ability to drive a car, and their mental health. A scientist describes her research showing that marijuana use by teens causes decline in mental functioning and IQ. The program stresses that even in states that have legalized marijuana it is still illegal for anyone under 21, and it is still illegal at the federal level."--Cover.

"Explores how marijuana affects the body, the laws and policies surrounding it, and the debate around its legalization"--Provided by publisher.

" This book explores the heated debate currently raging over the benefits to society of legalizing marijuana" -- Back cover.

The Travis family experiences a stunning tragedy which begins to unravel them. Teenaged son Tim views his life as a bad dream. His father, Ben tunes out and treats his wife and children like strangers. His mother, Sandy sharpens her tongue with sarcasm and dulls her senses with pot while struggling hard to conceal a secret that threatens to ruin them all. The Travises, eventually, learn to accept one another as family - warts and all.

"Looks at how marijuana use affects the brain, how addiction affects the life of the user and society, and what treatment options look like for those in need"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of marijuana addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of marijuana use and its negative impact on lives"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the drug abuse of marijuana, including the difference between synthetic and natural marijuana, history of abuse, treatment, and more.

Discusses the issue of legalizing marijuana, presenting an overview of the topic and facts from both sides of the argument.

According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 4.4 million people age twelve or older meet the diagnostic criteria cannabis use disorder, a figure that corresponds to 1.6 percent of the US population. Cannabis use disorder is not the only risk associated with marijuana use. Marijuana users also have a higher incidence of memory impairment, anxiety disorders, social development problems, psychosis, and suicide than the non-using population does. In addition, smoke from the drug can have a harmful effect on the respiratory system.